Monday, December 20, 2010

Hello everybody. In this episode I invite a group of friends into the virtual hanger for a discussion on using the iPad in aviation.

I recently purchased one and was trying to figure out how best to use this new, exciting tool. I took it up with me during a flight in the PiperSport and was very impressed with it. I immediate knew that the iPad will be great tool in my flight bag but I was unsure how best to fit it in my workflow, from preflight, enroute and post flight. To get a better understanding on how others use this cool, new toy, I decided to ask some friends who have already been using it. I figured that if I had these questions, others might have the same questions or at least be curious on using the iPad. So I decided to invite them to a round-table discussion to learn how they use it, what apps they use and to get any tips that might help me figure out how to use it in my flying.

I hope you enjoy it.

Show Notes:
Highlight of what was discussed:

How reliable is the GPS

What apps does each guest use and how the use them

Will the iPad replace paper charts

Until the chart margin information is included in the apps it will never replace paper charts

A side note: after the episode I tried Flight Prep iChart and found that it displays the margin information

The stitching of different charts and from TAC to Sectional

The utility of being able to see where you are on a section/TAC and not just on a topographical map

There is a concern that pilots will be looking inside the cockpit instead of outside even more with the iPad

Concern about the simulated flight instruments and pilots relying on them

The iPad as n educational tool

FAA PDFs

eBooks

Jason Miller's (The Finer Points) communication app

How to mount the iPad

RAM mounts

kneeboards

Anti-glare screen protector

Adam's custom pre-flight checklist that includes the iPad

Social Networking

How myTrasnsponder.com and OshPlanner.com fit in

Logbooks

Log Ten Pro

Logbook Pro

JetRecord.com

How we use the iPad for fun

Angry Birds

X-Plane

Is it a legal Electronic Flight Bag

Below are the guests who sat at the round table in the virtual hanger. I have listed the apps that they use and a little information about them so that you get an idea how others are using the iPad.

Adam Fast @adamcanfly

Private Pilot

Creator of OshPlanner.com

Used iPad on flight to Oshkosh

Apps:

ForeFlight

SkyCharts Pro

Mike Miley @mike_miley

Co-creator myTransponder.com

CFI/ME/Commercial

Apps:

ForeFlight

External GPS GNS5870 with Blue Tooth

Larry Overstreet @larryoverstreet

PPL/Instrument/Glider

uses iPad in Piper Cub

Apps:

ForeFlight

Pilot FAR/AIM

Mike Daniels @Mike_Flys

Crew member of the Mile High Flyers Podcast

PPL

uses it to plan dream flights

Apps:

ForeFlight

Log Ten Pro

Air Navigation Pro

Motion X

Rick Felty @rfelty

PPL

Aviation Videos on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rdfelty)

Apps:

ForeFlight

Checklists

Bookmarks weather websites

Weather apps

Darren @Shotgun15e

Military (2000 hours F-15) and GA pilot (1000 hours SEL)

Has taken the iPad to FL350

Apps

iFlyWhere

ForeFligh

Skycharts Pro

Air Navigation Pro

Wing X Pro 7

I use the following apps:

Air Navigation Pro

iChart

Duat

AeroWeather

AOPA Airports

iFlyWhere

WingC Pro 7 (only for the AFD)

Thanks for listening.

Blues skies everyone!

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